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"Can Shelcal XT Tablet Be Crushed Before
"Since I am unable to swallow tablets, I put the Shelcal XT tablet in my mouth, take some water, crush it, and then swallow it. Is it okay to take it that way?"
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Shelcal XT is a calcium carbonate, Vitamin D3, and zinc supplement, and it is perfectly safe to crush or chew before swallowing. Unlike extended-release or enteric-coated tablets (which should never be crushed), calcium carbonate tablets are not in that category â in fact, some calcium supplements are specifically designed as chewables. Crushing it and swallowing with water will not affect its effectiveness or cause any harm.
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Better do not crush it, if you find difficulty in taking tablet, switch to syrup.
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Hello, shelcal XT contains vit d with calcium and methylcobalamine in it, so crushing may change the absorbtion pattern of the tablet, also it can cause mild stomach upset. So i ll not recommend to crush it. if you are not able to take it as whole, you can take other formulations of vit d and calcium like sachet or syrup.
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Yes..U can take like that.
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Dr. Khhyati Jain
Pain Management Specialist
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes you can .
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Will help you
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Mr. Harshendra Guduru
General Medicine
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, it can be done
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